Hi Everyone: I am looking into going to Norway this Summer with some friends. We will be going to Norway, Finland & Sweden to do some kayaking & touring and then to Estonia, Latvia, & Lithuania to do some bike riding & touring. We have our choice of August or September travel.
The causes are varied and many. One thing is for certain. A horse that stumbles is a danger to the rider as well as to himself. Potential Reasons for Stumbling and Tripping (forelimbs) in Horses. 1  Long toes. 2  Tripping in the Forelimbs. 3  Hoof imbalances. 4  Laziness. Not balanced.  Green 1  Horse. Not fit/Poor muscle  tone.
Some horses stumble because of a joint problem. For example, the knee joint might suddenly give and buckle forward, and unless the horse can catch himself with his other leg, he could go down in front. This might happen at any gait, making the horse dangerous to ride.